Garland ISD ’ s Tax Rate Election could lower tax rate , generate additional funds to support district programs
For more than 100 years , Garland ISD has focused on providing an exceptional education . After listening to residents across the tri-city community , GISD has placed a Tax Rate Election ( TRE ) on the November 3rd ballot . If approved , the district ’ s TRE will not only provide the needed funds for GISD to continue preparing students for college , careers and life well into the future . It will also lower the district ’ s property tax rate by nearly five cents . Election Day is Nov . 3 , with early voting running from Oct . 13 – 30 .
“ If voters approve the TRE , homeowners will see a lower property tax rate in 2020 – 21 while our school district will benefit from an almost $ 42 million increase in funding annually ,” said Board President Johnny Beach . “ These funds would be used to provide competitive teacher salaries , expanded Pre-K offerings , additional academic and fine arts opportunities , and more .”
On the ballot in November , GISD ’ s TRE will be labeled as a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election and a tax increase . This is a legal requirement and refers to the higher M & O rate . With the lower I & S rate , GISD voters would not see an increase . Their total property tax rate would be nearly five cents lower than 2019 – 20 and nearly 12 cents lower than 2018 – 19 .
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GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL ELECTION
ELECCIÓN GENERAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE GARLAND
For Member of Board of Trustees , Place 4 ( Para Miembro del Consejo Directivo , Lugar Núm . 4 ) Vote for One
Bob Duckworth
Jed N . Reed
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GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION
DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE GARLAND APROBACIÓN DEL VOTANTE TASA DE IMPUESTO
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If voters approve the TRE , homeowners will see a lower property tax rate in 2020 – 21 while our school district will benefit from an almost $ 42 million increase in funding annually .
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Earning numerous awards for transparency and responsible business practices , GISD is one of just a few North Texas districts to have never held a TRE . Rising operating costs and no new funding from the state led Trustees to call for the election , which will allow GISD to maintain its high-quality programming for all students .
A TRE benefits districts by increasing funding for operations . Since Maintenance and Operations ( M & O ) funds are used for daily operating costs , this rate is increased . GISD is proposing a seven-cent M & O increase , which will be offset by a 12-cent lower Interest and Sinking ( I & S ) rate . I & S is used to pay off the district ' s debt . Voter approval for GISD ’ s TRE would actually make the 2020 – 21 property tax rate the lowest it has been since 2014 – 15 .
“ We have invested in technology devices and hotspots to ensure our more than 55,000 students can stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic ," said Superintendent Dr . Ricardo López . “ We have also invested in special education and dyslexia services to ensure our students have the supports they need to succeed . Additionally , we have invested in college and career training programs , as well as providing free PSAT , SAT , AP and IB tests , to ensure our students have opportunities after high school . This TRE would not only help us continue to take care of our students . It would also help us take care of our more than 7,500 staff members .”
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CITY OF GARLAND GENERAL ELECTION
ELECCIÓN GENERAL DE LA CIUDAD DE GARLAND
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CITY OF GARLAND SPECIAL ELECTION ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE GARLAND
City of Garland Proposition A Shall the City Council be authorized , as
otherwise limited by and pursuant to State law , to approve the construction and use of a library facility within a portion of public
property designated as parkland , commonly known as Hollabaugh Park .
( Ciudad de Garland Propuesta A )
( Debe autorizarse al Consejo Municipal , en conformidad con la ley Estatal y según las limitaciones que esta impone , aprobar la
construcción de una biblioteca y el uso de la misma , en una parcela de propiedad pública designada como parque y conocida comúnmente como el Parque Hollabaugh .)
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Garland ISD Proposition A
“ Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $ 1.3463 in Garland Independent School
District for the current year , a rate that will result in an increase of 12.62 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue
for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year , which is an additional $ 25,095,092 .”
( Proposición A Del Distrito Escolar Independiente De Garland )
(" Ratificar para el año actual en Garland
Independent School District la tasa del impuesto ad valorem de $ 1.3463 , una tasa que resultará en un aumento del 12.62 por ciento
en los ingresos tributarios de mantenimiento y operaciones percibidos por el distrito para el año actual a comparación con el año anterior ,
lo cual representa una suma adicional de $ 25,095,092 .")
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GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION
DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE GARLAND APROBACIÓN DEL VOTANTE TASA DE IMPUESTO
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an additional $ 25,095,092 .”
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Garland ISD Proposition A
“ Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $ 1.3463 in Garland Independent School District for the current year , a rate that will result in an increase of 12.62 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year , which is
( Proposición A Del Distrito Escolar Independiente De Garland )
(" Ratificar para el año actual en Garland
Independent School District la tasa del impuesto ad valorem de $ 1.3463 , una tasa que resultará en un aumento del 12.62 por ciento
en los ingresos tributarios de mantenimiento y operaciones percibidos por el distrito para el año actual a comparación con el año anterior ,
lo cual representa una suma adicional de $ 25,095,092 .")
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Against ( En Contra )
For more information regarding GISD ’ s TRE , visit garlandisdTRE . com .
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